NautaDutilh‘s employment and pensions practice ’stands out due to its exceptional blend of deep legal expertise, innovative approaches, and commitment to client-based solutions‘. The team garners praise for its ’thorough understanding of complex employment law issues‘, and regularly represents domestic and international corporate entities in transactional and contentious matters. The department has a strong track record in handling sensitive investigations, and practice head Maartje Govaert is the go-to for whistleblowing claims and investigations work. Govaert is also well known for her expertise in collective employment issues, and Daniël Kuiper is well versed in handling employment issues arising out of M&A transactions. Homme ten Have left the firm in early 2025.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Quick availability and practical. They are able to quickly take 'the sting' out of a potential issue.’

  • ‘This practice in my view is unique for its client-centric approach, offering customised solutions based on individual client needs rather than generic strategies. The team’s key strengths include deep expertise across various sectors, a collaborative culture, and the ability to handle complex, cross-border matters with agility. Clients benefit from its responsiveness, multidisciplinary capabilities, and proactive risk management.’

  • ‘The individuals I work with stand out for their deep expertise, responsiveness, and collaborative mindset. I’ve especially valued their proactive approach, strong communication skills, and ability to navigate complex issues with confidence. Stand-out partners, like Maartje Govaert, are exceptional in managing their team to focus on key matters, while also providing timely, thorough support, making the team highly dependable.’

  • ‘The team performed very well on a very sensitive mission. They took a very pragmatic, balanced approach, being very responsive to the client and proactive. Being ahead of the game and driving the matter with a high level of engagement and navigating the legal hurdles in a very professional manner. ’

  • ‘I want to command Maartje Govaert for her strong sense of client relationships and her openness to alternative thinking, her flexibility as well as her availability.'

  • ‘We have worked intensively with Daniel Kuiper in various matters. He is very talented and has a great understanding of our commercial needs and a pragmatic mindset. He is also very responsive. Would highly recommend working with him.’

  • ‘Daniel Kuiper is our key contact at NautaDutilh. He is wise, incredibly responsive, and a genuinely good person. We have truly enjoyed all interactions with him, and his work has been invaluable to us.’

  • ‘NautaDutilh's employment practice stands out due to its exceptional blend of deep legal expertise, innovative approaches, and commitment to client-based solutions. The team demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex employment law issues and offers clear, strategic advice tailored to our business needs. One of the key strengths of NautaDutilh is its proactive approach to problem-solving. The team is not only highly knowledgeable but also adaptable.'

Key clients

  • Achmea
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • Deloitte
  • Lineage
  • AFC Ajax
  • UTC/Carrier
  • Petrobras
  • Robert Bosch
  • Shell
  • Works council of easyJet
  • Vereniging E-commerce Nederland
  • RTL Nederland
  • Ernst & Young Nederland LLP
  • LyondellBasell
  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • Neste Netherlands
  • Central Works Council Johnson & Johnson
  • Picnic Technologies B.V.
  • Allianz Nederland Groep NV
  • TakeAway.com Group B.V.
  • McKinsey & Company, Inc.
  • a.s.r.
  • Drew-Marine
  • Autoriteit Financiële Markten
  • YoungOnes

Work highlights

  • Assisted Vereniging E-commerce Nederland with appeal proceedings concerning the potential applicability of the collective labour agreement (CAO) for supermarket companies.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maartje Govaert

Other key lawyers

Daniël Kuiper